NJ American Water: Significant progress made in Somerset County water main break repairs - News 12 New Jersey

NJ American Water: Significant progress made in Somerset County water main break repairs

New Jersey American Water said Saturday it made significant progress in fixing a nearly 40-inch water main break on Route 206 in Somerset County.

Many residents, however, had been without water for more than 24 hours as of Saturday night.

Residents lined up throughout the day, waiting to use a hose for non-potable water just outside the Bridgewater Township Municipal Building. Some came back several times to fill up and take it back home.

Stacks of water cases were also in the parking lot nearby. Town officials did not say what they plan to do with them, but they will likely give them out to residents who are still waiting for water pressure to be restored.

"I might have to come back again for a couple of trips," said Bridgewater resident Arun Patel, who added that the water he was taking would be used to wash dirty dishes in his home.

New Jersey American Water said the water main should be repaired by Sunday. It said crews already removed the damaged pipe and that they already installed a new one.

The
boil water advisory was extended to Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Raritan Borough and Somerville.

While pressures began to return to normal, the mandatory boil water advisory will remain in effect until bacteria samples meet water standards.